The tomato is the fruit of the Solanum Lycopersicum plant, which is native to Mexico and Central and South America. There are many types of tomatoes, including cherry and grape […]

When considering vegetables for hermit crabs, carrots should be near the top of the list. Carrots have various health benefits and offer an appealing taste, texture, and scent. The main […]

As natural scavengers in the wild, captive hermit crabs enjoy a varied diet. As per Marine Ecology, they’ll eat anything they find but seldom consume the same food twice in […]

Blueberries (vaccinium corymbosum) have a distinct scent, flavor, and texture. Their sweetness will appeal to most hermit crabs, who consider blueberries a delicious fruit. Despite this, some hermit crabs may […]

While hermit crabs are natural scavengers, they have particular needs. Oats (Avena sativa) can be a healthy and palatable food for hermit crabs. Most hermit crabs enjoy the taste of […]

Many keepers of aquatic pets consider algae a nuisance. Left unchecked, algae can grow and multiply to unmanageable levels, which gives an aquarium a murky, unclean appearance. Hermit crabs are […]

While considered a berry by botanists, grapes are officially classified as a fruit. Grapes are grown on the vine of the Vitis plant and can be found worldwide. The sweetness […]

Sometimes referred to as “the chicken of the sea,” due to its delicate taste and versatility, tuna is a saltwater fish that belongs to the mackerel family. Tuna is a […]

Rice is arguably the easiest way to offer carbohydrates to hermit crabs. Many of us already use rice in our daily cooking, while most supermarkets and smaller food stores stock […]

The pineapple is the tropical fruit of the Ananas comosus plant. Pineapples are most commonly grown in Latin America, particularly Costa Rica, although they also grow in parts of Africa. […]

Hermit crabs are unlikely to encounter eggs in the wild while scavenging for food. However, their nutritional value makes eggs a good snack or meal for captive hermit crabs. Eggs […]

Cucumber is a term applied to the fruit of the Cucumis sativus plant family. Often erroneously referred to as a vegetable, a traditional garden cucumber is considered a fruit as […]